Doors & Gates Feng Shui
Main door direction, gates, arches, porches and the flow of qi entering a home.
Feng Shui Entryway: The First Ten Seconds of a Home
The entryway sets the tone for everything behind it. Learn what to clear, what to place and why a blocked front door drains a home....
Feng Shui Doors and Windows: How Qi Enters and Leaves a Home
Doors are the main qi valves and windows are secondary doors. Learn about facing doors, glass doors in bedrooms and the 'see through th...
Feng Shui Front Door Colour and the Direction Your Door Faces
The front door is the first thing qi meets. Here is the best colour for each facing direction and how to pick a door that suits your ho...
House Facing Direction: North, South, East and West Homes Explained
Which direction your main door faces changes which element your home belongs to. Here is what each facing direction means and how to wo...
Feng Shui Garden Design: Paths, Gates, Water and Planting
The garden is the approach to the home. Here is how to lay out a path, position a gate and a pond, and what to plant along the boundary...
Feng Shui Front Porch: Drawings, Mats and First Impressions
The porch is where qi slows down before entering. Here is what to draw, where to put a doormat and how to fix a cramped entrance....
Does a Broken Gate Affect Feng Shui?
A damaged gate is one of the most cited feng shui worries. Here is what the tradition actually says, how much it matters and what to re...
Is a House Facing a Y-Junction Road Bad Feng Shui?
A T or Y-shaped junction in front of a home is the classic external feng shui problem. Here is what it means and the six fixes ranked b...
Are Arch Doors Good or Bad Feng Shui?
Arched openings split qi in a specific way. Here is when an arch helps, when it hurts, and what to do about an arch you already have....
Is a Cul-de-Sac Bad Feng Shui? What the Tradition Actually Says
A cul-de-sac creates a specific flow of qi at the end of a street. Here is what feng shui says about it, how serious it is, and the fix...
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